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The Royal 2010s: The importance of royal fashion

In the past decade, we’ve seen an absolute explosion of interest in royal fashion, and it’s no big surprise. In the eighties and nineties, it was all about Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Duchess of York. The glamour and fun of those fashions are still being celebrated today, with millions flocking to the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibit and even a resurgence of women dressing…
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Camilla, Queen of hats

When it comes to headwear, the Duchess of Cornwall never disappoints. Her love of oversized, wide-brimmed hats trimmed with festive feathers, flowers, and swirls always makes for an interesting headpiece moment. She is certainly not afraid to “go for it” and in my opinion, the bigger, the better when it comes to hats. Let’s take a look back at some of Camilla’s best hat…
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The Royal Central Royal Gift Guide 2019

With Christmas just weeks away you might be wondering what to get the royal enthusiast in your life … or maybe you’re just looking for ideas to put on your wish list. Our team has rounded up a few of their favourite ideas from apparel to decorations, books and…
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Queen Mathilde spreads Christmas cheer at Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital

It might not have been Father Christmas, but another famous figure in a red suit made a visit to Queen Fabiola Children’s University Hospital this week when Queen Mathilde stopped by to lift the spirits of patients. She shared smiles, high fives, and handshakes with young people, chatting with them about their time at the hospital. The Brussels-based facility is the only university…
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Royal style roundup: November 2019

Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter: I chose just one outfit this month: the Duchess of Cambridge in a new black lace Alexander McQueen gown for the Royal Variety Performance. The Duke of Cambridge is presented with our 2019 programme & The Duchess of Cambridge…
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The Duchess of Cornwall and her work with osteoporosis

In her work as President of the Royal Osteoporosis Society (formerly the National Osteoporosis Society), the Duchess of Cornwall aims to raise awareness and funds for a disease that impacts roughly three million people in the UK alone – many of whom don’t even know they have it. But her reason for being so passionate about this work is quite a personal one. “I first…
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